3992 NY2 • Troy, NY 12180 • 518.279.4600 | Lou McIntosh, Superintendent
The 2012-13 school budget was approved May 15 by a vote of 525 to 255, a 67% approval rate. Robert Fitzgerald, Michael Fortun and Anthony Grab were elected to three-year seats on the Board of Education; Judy Wienman was elected to a one-year seat on the Board. The district would like to thank everyone who came out to vote. Posted 5/15/12.
The community is invited to attend the Honors Seminar Community Showcase on Thursday, May 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Secondary School library. Students in the Honor Seminar class will have displays showing their research projects and will be available to speak about their work. Posted 5/8/12.
Please note the district will be closed on Friday, May 25 instead of the originally scheduled half-day of school. The reason for the change is due to the mild weather we experienced this past winter and the lack of snow days used. Posted 4/20/12.
3rd
Annual Districtwide Art Show Draws
Largest Audience YetThe 3rd Annual Tamarac Districtwide Art Show was a huge success on May 10 with the largest turnout yet. The school hallways were packed with community members who enjoyed the artwork on display, the live music from the steel drum band, singers and student musicians, and the movie screenings. “The community really showed their support this year and the students and art department would like to thank everyone for coming out that night. It was a great success,” said Art Teacher Jennifer Girard. Click here to see photos from the event… Posted 5/15/12.
Student
and Teacher Honored by Scholar Recognition ProgramTamarac senior Scott Lonergan and Teacher Eileen Papa were recently honored by the Times Union’s 2012 Scholars’ Recognition program, a program that recognizes students for their scholarship, leadership and service to their schools and communities and the teachers that played a vital role in their success. “Intelligent, sincere, and dedicated are just a few adjectives to describe Scott Lonergan. Scott’s academic talent and motivation are truly commendable,” wrote Counselor Marie Taglione for the honor. “Ms. Papa’s sense of humor and teaching ability makes her classes very enjoyable and it is because of her I am studying math in college,” Scott wrote about his math teacher. Click here to read more... Congratulations! Posted 5/15/12.
Tamarac Elementary held its annual Teddy Bear Dressing Day on May 11 where kindergarten and first grade students dress donated teddy bears and hug them to fill the stuffed animals with comforting thoughts for the children who receive them. “It’s a great event that helps teach our youngest students compassion for others,” explained Principal Karen Lederman. Click here to read more and see a photo slideshow… Posted 5/14/12.
For the third year in a row, Tamarac High School students have won awards in the Rod Serling Video Festival, a competition featuring films created by students from school districts across the state. Senior Cheyenne Franz won Best Music Video Award for “Welcome to My Life” and senior Corry Loveday won Best of Show Award for “Looking Back”. Cheyenne, Corry and other award winners will be honored during a ceremony held May 18 at Binghamton High School. Their works will also be broadcast on Binghamton’s PBS station. Congratulations! Posted 5/14/12.
Once again Grandparents & Special Friends Day proved one of the most popular days of the year at Tamarac Elementary as hundreds of proud grandparents and other family members visited the school on May 9 & 10. “I want to thank everyone who came to our schools,” said Principal Karen Lederman. “Our students get so excited to welcome their grandparents to their classrooms. It’s wonderful to see them together.” Click here for a photo slideshow… Posted 5/10/12.
Junior
Nicole Matthews Receives Society of Women Engineers AwardTamarac junior Nicole Matthews proudly accepted the Society of Women Engineers 2012 Merit Award on Thursday, May 10 at a dinner at the Edison Club in Rexford. The award is granted in recognition of women’s roles in advance in positions of Math, Science and Technology. Congratulations! Posted 5/11/12.
Students Work Together to Create Veterans' Honor GardenTamarac's 7th graders are working on a service learning project this spring to create a learning/reflection space called the Veterans' Honor Garden dedicated to the men and women who have served our country. “Students will be inviting local veterans to work along with them on this project, enabling the students to learn first-hand about the commitment our veterans have made to our freedoms,” explained teacher MaryBeth Becker. Learn more by clicking here... Posted 5/03/12.
Due to the warm winter and early spring, health officials anticipate an increase in tick bites this year. To help our community prevent tick bites, we are sharing a parent letter and precautionary information. Click here to download the information... Posted 4/24/12.
Tamarac Spirit Wear Order FormsShow your Tamarac pride with Tamarac Spirit Wear! Click here to download an order form for items such as sweatshirts, stickers, umbrellas, travel mugs and more. To order, simply fill out a form and e-mail it to Brenda Robichaud. Posted 4/18/12.
Follow
Us on FacebookAs part of the district's continued efforts to reach out to its community, Brunswick (Brittonkill) CSD has launched a Facebook page. To follow the district on Facebook, visit us at www.facebook.com/Brittonkill. Please note, this page is at no cost to the district. While many school districts in the Capital Region have them, Brunswick (Brittonkill) CSD is one of the first in Rensselaer County to have a Facebook page. We hope this proves to be one more tool to help our community learn about its schools and get answers to their questions. Posted 2/13/12.
